How Observing Veterans Day Can Resonate for the Sandwich Generation

As the average age of men and women in the Armed Forces rises, many are a part of the Sandwich Generation, concerned about caring for family members at home as they continue their service to the country. Their burden becomes especially apparent on Veterans Day, a time for all of us to pay tribute to American veterans of all wars…

How to Create Special Family Vacations for the Sandwich Generation

“Summertime and the living is easy” - so said George and Ira Gershwin. There’s just something about the warm sun, blue skies and late evenings that makes us want to ease up, have a change of scenery and leave our day-to-day work world behind…

Create Meaningful Bonds with Your Grandchildren Across the Miles

Baby Boomers have jumped into the grandparent role in the same way that they engaged in other phases of their lives - with enthusiasm and active commitment. They have redefined what it means to be grandparents…

From Baby Boomer to Mother-in-Law: How to Play Your New Role

Now that your son has popped the question, the congratulations from your friends include some advice about the wedding: “smile, shut up and wear beige.”

But it doesn’t have to be like this. You have the right stuff to rewrite the rules without becoming the Mother-in-Law from Hell…

How to Shift from Daddy’s Girl to Dad’s Caregiver

Ever wondered how you could nurture your aging parents while you are sandwiched between caring for them and the rest of your family?

It was painful for Tricia, as her father declined in his 80’s…

How to Launch Your “Boomerang Kidult”

Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, all the kids should be out of the house and back at school. But wait! What about your emerging adult child who is still living with you, his or her college degree neatly tucked away?..